M Division Gives the Green Light to the M1

smokinjoe64 · 01-13-2010, 08:13 AM

...thoughts???

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931

gr8000 · 01-13-2010, 08:37 AM

Very interesting...

Looks wise it is a copy / paste of the M3.

Performance wise... Let me put it politely this way: We are going to see many M3 vs 1-series M threads... Stock for stock it will be close (ok depends on the circumstance of course), plus the 1M will have a greater modding upside.

SUB-ZERO · 01-13-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gr8000

Very interesting...

Looks wise it is a copy / paste of the M3.

Performance wise... Let me put it politely this way: We are going to see many M3 vs 1-series M threads... Stock for stock it will be close (ok depends on the circumstance of course), plus the 1M will have a greater modding upside.

Maybe I'll buy one for the wife...LOL!

Actually, it will be a pretty cool car, especially for the track oriented crowd.

///MSpt550xi · 01-13-2010, 08:55 AM

That car should not be called the M1.

It is a slap in the face to the original M1.

PoorMan · 01-13-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MThree

That car should not be called the M1.

It is a slap in the face to the original M1.

1M maybe?

SUB-ZERO · 01-13-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MThree

That car should not be called the M1.

It is a slap in the face to the original M1.

+1

smokinjoe64 · 01-13-2010, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MThree

That car should not be called the M1.

It is a slap in the face to the original M1.

...I concur, no resemblance there whatsoever!

southlight · 01-13-2010, 09:17 AM

There's already a thread over at 1addicts covering this. Please have a look: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931

Best regards,
south

smokinjoe64 · 01-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

There's already a thread over at 1addicts covering this. Please have a look: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931

Best regards,
south

...yep, understood
...just think M3 guys will have a 'different' discussion/opinion.

IND-Distribution · 01-13-2010, 10:14 AM

BMW M's direction has been making me sad lately, but then, BMW M goes where the market asks for BMW M to go.

mPlasticDesign · 01-13-2010, 10:20 AM

Pricewise it would put it right about what I paid for my E90 M3....$54k. Great job BMW!

Oh BTW, First comment from the first link refering to the "angry" look, well those headlights will always look dopey not angry, no matter what bumper you put on the car!

zuggerat89 · 01-13-2010, 10:25 AM

I cant understand why this car can't be 3100 lbs. It's not a large car by any means.

AMOCHOSTO · 01-13-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MThree

That car should not be called the M1.

It is a slap in the face to the original M1.

Why? It'll probably be faster than the original M1!

montreal red · 01-13-2010, 11:52 AM

they should put our high revving V8 in the M1... now that would be an exotic!! in the current market, there are no compact cars with a size similar to the 1 series that have a V8... so it would blow the competition out of the water... bmw needs to do something special.

mkoesel · 01-13-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MThree

That car should not be called the M1.

It is a slap in the face to the original M1.

I happen to disagree.

If we are considering all factors, the mere existence of the X5/X6 under the M brand is a greater atrocity to the original M vehicle - the M1 - than simply reusing its name on what will almost surely be a very capable little car. They have already "gone there" so to speak, so let's not concern ourselves some obscure sanctity to a couple of letters.

You may notice people seem to be pretty in favor of the M1 name in the BP poll. I think BMW will go with M1.

mkoesel · 01-13-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

they should put our high revving V8 in the M1...

They should put the S65 in a lot of BMW AG cars, but instead it's getting taken out back and put down. Inescapable reality at this point.

gr8000 · 01-13-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

They should put the S65 in a lot of BMW AG cars, but instead it's getting taken out back and put down. Inescapable reality at this point.

Thats great as it will be the one and only natuarally aspirated V8 engine that powers the legendary M3!

Green///Hell · 01-13-2010, 12:11 PM

I don't know if I like the idea of a turbo six low revving car for an M series.
They really have to do this one right starting with the power delivery

If anything at least it means there's an M car in the lineup that will get over 20mpg again

MMMorish · 01-13-2010, 12:25 PM

What's the point of this car? I mean, the 135i already has a TT six in it and it produces a respectable 300hp for a car that small. With only 50hp more, will the M1 be "all that and a bag of chips" and make someone want to buy it over a regular 1 series? I don't don't 50hp, a tuned suspension and a body kit is going to be enough to make people want to buy it for whatever BMW decides to sell it for. And since it's essentially the same motor as in the 135i but with a few mods to it, I don't the 1 series crowd will see it as being better than the regular 1.

Just my 0.2

mapezzul · 01-13-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

What's the point of this car? I mean, the 135i already has a TT six in it and it produces a respectable 300hp for a car that small. With only 50hp more, will the M1 be "all that and a bag of chips" and make someone want to buy it over a regular 1 series? I don't don't 50hp, a tuned suspension and a body kit is going to be enough to make people want to buy it for whatever BMW decides to sell it for. And since it's essentially the same motor as in the 135i but with a few mods to it, I don't the 1 series crowd will see it as being better than the regular 1.

Just my 0.2

The ///M version of the 1 will come as a 2012 MY car and be produced for a full model year run. There are rumors flying that the ///M3 will be only produced for 1/2 a run 2012 b/c of the new F30 sedan being launched in the Spring and the Coupe Convert in the fall (this is all up in the air still but a lot of these decisions revolve around certain emission legislation) so the ///M1 would send the 1 Series out with a bang and fill a blank in the market. I would still call that a rumor but I have heard it from a few sources.

The other thing is that it will be priced around the same level as an E92 335i, so if you really do not need the added room and like the performance- Why not?

-M

Dartanium · 01-13-2010, 01:10 PM

Fit a S65 into a 1series chassis, keep it under 3000lb mark, give it a LSD and this thing should kick ass everywhere...

PoorMan · 01-13-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

What's the point of this car? I mean, the 135i already has a TT six in it and it produces a respectable 300hp for a car that small. With only 50hp more, will the M1 be "all that and a bag of chips" and make someone want to buy it over a regular 1 series? I don't don't 50hp, a tuned suspension and a body kit is going to be enough to make people want to buy it for whatever BMW decides to sell it for. And since it's essentially the same motor as in the 135i but with a few mods to it, I don't the 1 series crowd will see it as being better than the regular 1.

Just my 0.2

Looks to be an pseudo affordable or entry level M car imo..

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gr8000 Major 72 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0)	Very interesting... Looks wise it is a copy / paste of the M3. Performance wise... Let me put it politely this way: We are going to see many M3 vs 1-series M threads... Stock for stock it will be close (ok depends on the circumstance of course), plus the 1M will have a greater modding upside.
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	they should put our high revving V8 in the M1... now that would be an exotic!! in the current market, there are no compact cars with a size similar to the 1 series that have a V8... so it would blow the competition out of the water... bmw needs to do something special. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	I don't know if I like the idea of a turbo six low revving car for an M series. They really have to do this one right starting with the power delivery If anything at least it means there's an M car in the lineup that will get over 20mpg again
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	What's the point of this car? I mean, the 135i already has a TT six in it and it produces a respectable 300hp for a car that small. With only 50hp more, will the M1 be "all that and a bag of chips" and make someone want to buy it over a regular 1 series? I don't don't 50hp, a tuned suspension and a body kit is going to be enough to make people want to buy it for whatever BMW decides to sell it for. And since it's essentially the same motor as in the 135i but with a few mods to it, I don't the 1 series crowd will see it as being better than the regular 1. Just my 0.2 __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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Dartanium Lieutenant 11 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Fit a S65 into a 1series chassis, keep it under 3000lb mark, give it a LSD and this thing should kick ass everywhere...
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